Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
Prefab + Panelization
Overcoming Stigma, Buyers Are Turning to Prefab Homes
An offspring of the mobile home, stylish manufactured homes are taking buyers by surprise and offering a reprieve from record high housing prices
Market Data + Trends
December Housing Inventory Highest Since 2007
Home sales are down year-over-year, but additional inventory could relieve record-high demand
Exclusive Research + Data
Home Affordability Report Shows Increased Pressure for Attainable Housing
Housing affordability continues to be a hot topic, as demand for homes outpaces supply and wage growth fails to keep pace with home-price appreciation
Economics
The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say
The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon
Market Data + Trends
Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic
The U.S. homeownership rate has stayed the same for half a century, but housing-related fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could change that
Housing Markets
Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets
Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters
Housing Markets
Top U.S. Cities With the Highest Homeownership Rates
These small yet substantial metros are reporting the strongest homeownership growth over a five-year period
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs
Weary buyers are struggling to find affordable options in a frenzied market, prompting some to take a home buying hiatus
Housing Markets
Rent or Buy? Here Are the Markets Where It’s Cheaper to Do Both
Renters and buyers are searching for even ground as prices in both markets reach record peaks and nationwide housing supply dwindles
Build to Rent
Demand for Three-Bedroom Rentals on the Rise in a Shifting Market
Renters are taking remote work into their apartments and using additional bedrooms as spacious home offices
